FOREWORD
Mpumalanga Business A unique guide to business, investment and tourism in Mpumalanga.
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CREDITS Publisher: Chris Whales Publishing director: Robert Arendse Editor: John Young
he 2018/19 edition of Mpumalanga Business is the ninth issue of this highly successful publication that since its launch in 2008 has established itself as the premier business and investment guide for the province. Mpumalanga has several investment and business opportunities in a wide range of sectors. In addition to the regular articles providing insight into each of the key economic sectors of the province, there are special features on major projects in Mpumalanga and informative articles on what incentives are available to investors and how to establish a business in South Africa. The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) outlines in this journal what lies in store for potential investors in the province. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition, the full content can also be viewed online at www.mpumalangabusiness.co.za. Updated information on Mpumalanga is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.
Online editor: Christoff Scholtz
Chris Whales Publisher, Global Africa Network Media Email: chris@gan.co.za
Manager: Edward MacDonald
DISTRIBUTION Mpumalanga Business is distributed internationally on outgoing and incoming trade missions; through the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA); at top national and international events; through the offices of foreign representatives in South Africa; as well as nationally and regionally via chambers of commerce, tourism offices, trade and investment agencies, airport lounges, provincial government departments, municipalities and companies.
Design: Tyra Martin Production: Lizel Olivier Ad sales: Sydwell Adonis, Joseph Gumbo, Gavin van der Merwe, Sam Oliver, Gabriel Venter, Siyawamkela Sthunda, Vanessa Wallace, Jeremy Petersen, Shiko Diala and Reginald Motsoahae Managing director: Clive During Administration & accounts: Charlene Steynberg and Natalie Koopman Distribution & circulation
Printing: FA Print
PUBLISHED BY Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd Company Registration No: 2004/004982/07 Directors: Clive During, Chris Whales Physical address: 28 Main Road, Rondebosch 7700 Postal address: PO Box 292, Newlands 7701 Tel: +27 21 657 6200 | Fax: +27 21 674 6943 Email: info@gan.co.za | Website: www.gan.co.za ISSN 2222-3274
Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations COPYRIGHT | Mpumalanga Business is an independent publication published by Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. Full copyright to the publication vests with Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd. . PHOTO CREDITS | Pictures supplied Anglo American Coal, Artographers/ Graskop Gorge Lift Company, Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains Lands World Heritage Site Project (BMML), Columbus Stainless, Chris Kirchoff/ Brand SA, Federale Stene, Highveld Industrial Park, MEGA, iStock, Raubex, Sasol, SA Tourism, Thebe Tourism Group, TWK Agri.
MPUMALANGA BUSINESS 2017/18
Art director: Brent Meder
DISCLAIMER | While the publisher, Global Africa Network Media (Pty) Ltd, has used all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained in Mpumalanga Business is accurate and up-to-date, the publishers make no representations as to the accuracy, quality, timeliness, or completeness of the information. Global Africa Network will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage suffered as a result of the use of or any reliance placed on such information.
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